Note:The file extensions should be visible on the computer.
If you are using MacOS :
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Open a new Finder window on your Mac.
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In Menu bar, go to Finder and then select Preferences.
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Click on Advanced tab.
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Then select the box that says “Show all filename extensions”. If you want to hide file extensions, just uncheck the box.
If you are using Windows Operating System 7/Vista :
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Start Windows Explorer, you can do this by opening up any folder.
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Click Organize.
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Click Folder and search options.
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Click the View tab.
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Then scroll down until you notice Hide extensions for known file types, un-check this line by clicking the check box.
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Click OK.
If you are using Windows Operating System 8/8.1/10 :
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Open the File Explorer.
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Tap on View and then click on Options.
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In Folder Options window and then select View tab.
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In Advanced Settings area > Scroll down and then uncheck Hide extensions for known file types.
Adding ebooks on iBook app:
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Make sure iTunes is installed and configured on the computer.
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Then the computer should be added as trusted device for that iPad.
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Connect the iPad via datacable to the computer.
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In iTunes on the left menu there will be “Books” button
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Click on the Books.
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Drag and drop your ebook(.epub format) into that box.
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Open the iBook app and refresh if the book is not visible.
Adding ebooks on KOBO app:
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Open iTunes and then click on the device icon and select the device as given below
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Then on the left menu click on the “File Sharing” button as below
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Then select “Kobo” under apps .
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Click on Add >select the ebook(.epub format).
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Then click on “Sync” placed at bottom-right of the iTunes.
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Then click on “Done” placed at bottom-right of the iTunes.
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Now open the “Kobo” app > Refresh it.
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If book is not visible > click on search options > Type the ebook name > select it.
NOTE: Carefully select the file with proper format (eg. .epub format), selecting a different ebook (eg .mobi) format will not appear on the app.